birthday

[ˈbɜːθdeɪ]

birthday Definition

the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts.

Using birthday: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "birthday" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm having a party for my birthday next week.

• Example

  What did you get for your birthday?

• Example

  Today is my sister's birthday.

birthday Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for birthday

• anniversary
• natal day
• birthdate

Phrases with birthday

• happy birthday

  a greeting or wish said to someone on their birthday

  Example

  Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day.

• birthday suit

  nakedness, especially when someone is unclothed

  Example

  He jumped into the pool wearing only his birthday suit.

• birthday cake

  a cake traditionally eaten on someone's birthday, often decorated with candles

  Example

  We bought a big birthday cake for the party.

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Summary: birthday in Brief

A 'birthday' [ˈbɜːθdeɪ] is the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated with gifts and festivities. Common phrases include 'happy birthday,' a greeting or wish, and 'birthday suit,' meaning nakedness. 'Birthday cake' refers to a cake traditionally eaten on someone's birthday, often decorated with candles.